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| Ethyl p-toluenesulfonate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₉H₁₂O₃S. It is a colorless monoclinic crystal or transparent liquid at room temperature. The melting point ranges from 29-33°C to 32-34°C, and the boiling point is 158-162°C (10mmHg). Physical properties Density is 1.174 g/mL (25°C), refractive index is 1.511 (20/D), and flash point is 157-158°C. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene, and insoluble in water. Main uses Organic synthesis: As an ethylating agent, it participates in drug synthesis (such as the production of benzyl bromide) and catalysis of organic chemical reactions. Material application: It is used as a toughening agent for cellulose acetate to improve the toughness of the material. Photosensitive materials: It is used as an intermediate to prepare photosensitive materials | |||||||||
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| Ethyl p-toluenesulfonate Basic information | |
| Product Name: | Ethyl p-toluenesulfonate |
| CAS: | 80-40-0 |
| MF: | C9H12O3S |
| MW: | 200.25 |
| EINECS: | 201-276-7 |
| Mol File: | 80-40-0.mol |
| Ethyl p-toluenesulfonate Chemical Properties | |
| Melting point | 29-33 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 158-162 °C10 mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.6 hPa (14 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.511(lit.) |
| Fp | 316 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 1.24g/l |
| form | Liquid After Melting |
| color | Clear colorless to pale brown |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Merck | 143,858 |
| BRN | 611213 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 80-40-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, ethyl ester(80-40-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, ethyl ester (80-40-0) |
